It's Official! Connecticut's Bass Is The Biggest!

Greg Myerson's massive striped bass catch this summer, which clocked in at 81 pounds 14 ounces, has beat the existing record of 78 pounds 8 ounces, which was set by Al McReynolds on Sept. 21, 1982, while fishing off Atlantic City, NJ.

The International Game Fish Association approved the passing of the torch this week.

Myerson  with Patch. It was snagged Aug. 4 on Long Island Sound, just beyond Outer Southwest Reef off Westbrook. Myerson, an avid fisherman since 12, is a resident of North Branford, CT.

The Press of Atlantic City interviewed McReynolds, who offered a gracious congratulations.